2014
Perioperative dilemma: challenges of the management of a patient on mega doses of morphine and methadone.
Kaye AD, Alian AA, Vadivelu N, Chung KS. Perioperative dilemma: challenges of the management of a patient on mega doses of morphine and methadone. Journal Of Opioid Management 2014, 10: 69-72. PMID: 24604572, DOI: 10.5055/jom.2014.0194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedFemaleHumansMethadoneMorphineNeoplasmsN-MethylaspartatePain, IntractablePain, PostoperativeConceptsOpioid-induced hyperalgesiaHigh dosesHigh-dose opioidsCancer-related painPresent case reportMega dosesOpioid requirementsOpioid managementMetastatic leiomyosarcomaAgonist clonidineCase reportPotent analgesicOpioidsPatientsSuccessful managementDosesPainMethadoneMorphineHyperalgesiaClonidineAnalgesicsLeiomyosarcomaManagementAntagonist
2000
Ketamine-fentanyl-midazolam infusion for the control of symptoms in terminal life care
Berger J, Ryan A, Vadivelu N, Merriam P, Rever L, Harrison P. Ketamine-fentanyl-midazolam infusion for the control of symptoms in terminal life care. American Journal Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine® 2000, 17: 127-134. PMID: 11406957, DOI: 10.1177/104990910001700213.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAnalgesicsCognition DisordersDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFentanylHumansHypnotics and SedativesInfusions, IntravenousKetamineMaleMidazolamMiddle AgedNeoplasmsPainPain MeasurementPsychomotor AgitationReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateRetrospective StudiesTerminal CareTreatment Outcome